Pittsfield Co-op Plans Move to West Street

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced on Monday that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a leasehold interest in 99 West St. and will move it corporate headquarters there. 
 
Bank officials said this represents an important milestone in Co-op Bank's continued growth and long-term commitment to the Berkshire County community.
 
Following the completion of the acquisition, Co-op Bank plans to undertake renovations to modernize and enhance the West Street facility. The new headquarters, expected to be occupied this year, will provide space to support future growth, collaboration, and expanded services while maintaining the bank's community-focused approach. The bank is currently headquartered on South Street.
 
"This is an exciting step forward for us," said bank President Gregg Levante. "Establishing our new corporate headquarters on West Street offers a strong foundation for our future and will allow us to continue investing in our employees, our customers, and the region we proudly serve."
 
Along with the bank moving forward with its planned investment in the West Street facility, the bank also made a series of strategic technology and balance sheet enhancements during the fourth quarter to further lay the groundwork for our next phase of innovation in 2026.
 
Completion of the acquisition is subject to receipt of all required state and federal regulatory approvals, satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and applicable corporate and third-party consents. As renovation timelines and transition plans are finalized, bank officials said they look forward to sharing more updates on these advancements.

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Mother Plans Memorial Bench at Clapp Park

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission has OK'd a memorial bench for a young man who had many happy memories at Clapp Park. 

"I hate this. I lost my son in December to a fatal overdose, and so I am looking to have a memorial bench installed for him at Clapp Park. He was 23 when he passed," said Sarah DeJesus, through tears. 

"The first half of his life, we lived in that neighborhood … and so we have so many great memories at Clapp Park." 

DeJesus has worked to mitigate health complications from substance use for years as the program manager of Berkshire Harm Reduction. The bench will be placed above the park's splash pad overlooking the area in honor of Premier Ashton DeJesus.

As for cost, DeJesus said she will fund the bench, installation, and associated expenses. 

"I've always thought that the top of the hill could use some seating opportunities, and I think this is a perfect opportunity to sort of honor a young person who Clapp Park was very meaningful to him and to the family," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath said. 

She and McGrath have selected a durable bench that can be fixed to the concrete, with a plaque on the back. 

DeJesus said her son went to summer camp at the park, movie nights, sledding, played sports there, met friends, and gained independence as a child. 

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